Contact Information

General Contact

Admissions Office

Financial Aid Office

FINANCIAL AID RATE

46%

STUDENT TEACHER RATIO

15:1

DEGREE OFFERED ONLINE

14

FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.

$5,208

Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students

Percent of Full-Time Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid

Percent of Students Paying In-State Tuition vs Out-of-State Tuition

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Dental Hygienist Program

The dental hygienist program at Western Career College – Sacramento prepares students for careers as a clinician, oral health care education, health promoter, consumer advocate, administrator, or researcher. The program focuses on cleaning teeth, providing oral health education and treatment counseling, identify oral pathologies and injuries, and manage dental hygiene practices. Program courses include: dental anatomy, microbiology, pathology, dental hygiene theory and techniques, equipment operation and maintenance, dental materials, radiology, office management, supervised clinical training, and professional standards. Get more details below including other California colleges that offer dental hygienist program.

The Dental Hygienist program at Western Career College – Sacramento is accredited by the American Dental Association, Commission on Dental Accreditation for more than 20 years.

Western Career College – Sacramento

14000 Fruitvale Ave, Saratoga, CA

Students Enrolled in the Dental Hygienist Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Western Career College – Sacramento offers an associate's degree program in dental hygienist.

Students by Gender (2019)

 Graduates
Male9
Female75

Students by Race (2019)

 Graduates
Asian26
Black2
Hispanic28
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders1
White23
Multiple Races1
Unknown3

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Upon completion of the Dental Hygienist program at Western Career College – Sacramento, most students have pursued careers in the following fields:

Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary

Description

Teach courses in health specialties, in fields such as dentistry, laboratory technology, medicine, pharmacy, public health, therapy, and veterinary medicine.

Dental Hygienists

Description

Clean teeth and examine oral areas, head, and neck for signs of oral disease. May educate patients on oral hygiene, take and develop x rays, or apply fluoride or sealants.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, dental hygienists employment is expected to grow at a rate of 18.6% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

  • San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA
    • Total Employment: 1
    • Average Hourly Rate: $46.01
    • Average Annual Salary: $95710

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).

Admission Requirements & Details

The admission details below may give an overview of the candidates Western Career College – Sacramento accepts. The details may include admissions application requirements and recommendations, as well as any college credits that may be transferred.

College Credits Accepted

  • Life Experience Credits
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Academics & Student Services

Student Services

To help students and alumni, Western Career College – Sacramento may provide services to students including:

  • Distance learning
  • Classes offered on nights and weekends
  • Career path counseling
  • Helping students find work after graduation